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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was announced 6 years prior to the S5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 II scores against the S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic S5

 E-M5 II S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 S5 E-M5 II 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2015Newer by 67 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic S5

 E-M5 II S5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.0"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the S5.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and S5 is 80 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and S5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S5 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
74
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic S5
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 31
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $699 $1,999